General Studies II
Q.1
Medium
Which of the following is the 'Diamond City' of India located in Madhya Pradesh?
A Indore
B Gwalior
C Panna
D Jabalpur
Explanation:
Panna is known as the 'Diamond City' of India, famous for its diamond mines and the Panna National Park.
Q.2
Medium
The Chandela dynasty ruled which region of Central India?
A Bundelkhand
B Malwa
C Baghelkhand
D Nimar
Correct Answer:
A. Bundelkhand Explanation:
The Chandela dynasty ruled the Bundelkhand region of Central India from the 10th to 13th centuries and built the famous Khajuraho temples.
Q.3
Medium
Which fort in Madhya Pradesh is known as the 'Gibraltar of India'?
A Mandu Fort
B Gwalior Fort
C Asirgarh Fort
D Orchha Fort
Correct Answer:
B. Gwalior Fort Explanation:
Gwalior Fort, one of India's most impressive forts, has earned the epithet 'Gibraltar of India' due to its strategic location and impregnable structure.
Q.4
Medium
The Satpura Tiger Reserve is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
A Hoshangabad
B Betul
C Seoni
D Balaghat
Correct Answer:
A. Hoshangabad Explanation:
Satpura National Park and Tiger Reserve are located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, known for wildlife conservation.
Q.5
Medium
Who built the famous Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh?
A Ashoka
B Chandragupta Maurya
C Harsha
D Kanishka
Correct Answer:
A. Ashoka Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka built the Sanchi Stupa, one of the oldest stone structures in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during the Mauryan period.
Q.6
Medium
The Indore-Ujjain region was historically part of which ancient kingdom?
A Avanti
B Kosala
C Magadha
D Vatsa
Correct Answer:
A. Avanti Explanation:
The Indore-Ujjain region was part of the ancient kingdom of Avanti, one of the major Mahajanapadas mentioned in Buddhist texts.
Q.7
Medium
Which Mughal emperor built the Mandu city and its famous monuments?
A Akbar
B Aurangzeb
C Ghias-ud-Din Khilji and his descendants
D Shah Jahan
Correct Answer:
C. Ghias-ud-Din Khilji and his descendants Explanation:
Mandu was built and developed by the Malwa Sultanate rulers, particularly Ghias-ud-Din Khilji and his successors, featuring Indo-Islamic architecture.
Q.8
Medium
The Kanha National Park, famous for Project Tiger, is located in which region of Madhya Pradesh?
A Balaghat and Mandla
B Indore and Dhar
C Gwalior and Chambal
D Bhopal and Sehore
Correct Answer:
A. Balaghat and Mandla Explanation:
Kanha National Park is located in Balaghat and Mandla districts and was one of the first Project Tiger reserves established in 1973.
